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independent.co.uk - Steve Fowler - Renault 5 jumps to top of EV sales chart as electric car interest soars
Renault 5 jumps to top of EV sales chart as electric car interest soars
The Independent

Rising fuel prices are pushing a growing number of UK drivers towards electric cars, with Renault reporting a huge increase in enquiries that are converting to sales – especially of its popular Renault 5 model. Current average fuel prices…

theguardian.com - Jasper Jolly - 'Temu Range Rover': what the bestselling Jaecoo 7 says about China's electric car ascendancy
'Temu Range Rover': what the bestselling Jaecoo 7 says about China's electric car ascendancy
The Guardian

The UK is no stranger to foreign cars. The bestseller lists in recent years have been dominated by the US's Ford Puma, Japan's Nissan Qashqai, Korea's Kia Sportage and occasionally even Tesla's Model Y. But in March the top 10 provided a shock: a…

abcnews.com - Morgan Korn - Volvo's CEO says electric vehicles are the antidote to high fuel prices
Volvo's CEO says electric vehicles are the antidote to high fuel prices
ABC News

How can a car company convince Americans to drive more electric vehicles? Ask Håkan Samuelsson. The longtime automotive exec, who returned to Volvo last year as its CEO, has overseen the Swedish brand's global expansion and push into…

independent.ie - Rory McGinn - Electric vehicle sales surge by 110pc in Ireland amid fuel crisis
Electric vehicle sales surge by 110pc in Ireland amid fuel crisis
Irish Independent

New figures from Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show 2,799 electric cars were registered during the month, up 109.7pc from 1,335 in April last year. The surge comes as drivers respond to higher running costs, speeding up the shift…

thejournal.ie - Eoghan Dalton - Sales of electric cars double in April amid soaring petrol and diesel prices
Sales of electric cars double in April amid soaring petrol and diesel prices
TheJournal.ie

THE AMOUNT OF fully electric car sales more than doubled in April amid the soaring cost of petrol and diesel caused by the US-Israel war on Iran. It meant that there were more fully electric cars than petrol or diesel models sold. The changes in…

marketbeat.com - Electric Vehicle Stocks To Research - May 1st
Electric Vehicle Stocks To Research - May 1st
MarketBeat

Tesla's Cybercab Is Finally Real—But Is It Enough? Tesla, Rivian Automotive, and AYRO are the three Electric Vehicle stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Electric vehicle stocks are shares of companies…

thehill.com - David Jenkins, opinion contributor - The false promise of 'drill baby drill'
The false promise of 'drill baby drill'
The Hill

The first time I heard the phrase “drill baby drill,” I was at the 2008 Republican National Convention in Minneapolis. GOPAC Chairman Michael Steele was speaking in the wind up to Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin's appearance.

express.co.uk - Rory Poulter - DVLA '£50,000' alert for Brits
DVLA '£50,000' alert for Brits
Daily Express

Motorists switching to electric cars are being handed a mixed bag of tax changes, with a key penalty scrapped for many buyers but a new annual charge now firmly in place. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) says electric cars priced at…

fool.com - Howard Smith - Stock Market Today, May 1: Rivian Falls After Investors Focus on Cash Burn Despite Beating Q1 Expectations
Stock Market Today, May 1: Rivian Falls After Investors Focus on Cash Burn Despite Beating Q1 Expectations
The Motley Fool

Rivian Automotive (RIVN 8.32%), which develops and sells electric pickup trucks and SUVs, closed Friday at $15.02, down 8.41%. The stock moved lower as investors reacted to Q1 results. The company updated R2 production and funding plans, but…

rediff.com - REDIFF MONEY - Wow Cars At China Auto Show!
Wow Cars At China Auto Show!
Rediff.com

Glimpses from Beijing's Auto China exhibition reveal the rapid evolution of electric, autonomous and futuristic mobility. From cutting-edge EVs to flying cars and robotaxis, global and Chinese automakers showcased their latest innovations. Beijing…

fool.com - Robert Izquierdo - Is Amprius Technologies Stock a Buy After Palisades Investment Partners Initiated a Position Worth $4.8 Million?
Is Amprius Technologies Stock a Buy After Palisades Investment Partners Initiated a Position Worth $4.8 Million?
The Motley Fool

Palisades Investment Partners, LLC initiated a new stake in Amprius Technologies (AMPX 3.23%), acquiring 369,476 shares in the first quarter of 2026. The estimated transaction value was $4.82 million, calculated using the period's average closing…

townhall.com - Roderick Law - Biden's Ill-Advised Rule Against Critical Minerals Mining Is Finally Gone
Biden's Ill-Advised Rule Against Critical Minerals Mining Is Finally Gone
Townhall

A suspect and counterproductive Interior Department policy is gone at last. President Biden was no Pharaoh, but he did order bricks without straw. As part of his “Net Zero” climate agenda, he wanted 50 percent of new vehicle sales in…

marketwatch.com - SPAC Blueport Acquisition, SingAuto Agree to $1.2B Merger
SPAC Blueport Acquisition, SingAuto Agree to $1.2B Merger
MarketWatch

Blueport Acquisition, a special purpose acquisition company, entered into a business combination agreement with SingAuto, a Singapore-based firm that provides technology solutions for electric vehicles, in a $1.2 billion deal. The companies agreed…

express.co.uk - Luke Chillingsworth - Rachel Reeves confirms rising £225 charge for drivers
Rachel Reeves confirms rising £225 charge for drivers
Daily Express

Rachel Reeves has hit drivers with new VED car tax updates This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Some motorists will be charged as much as £225 to use the road under…

scmp.com - Daniel Ren - Shifting gears: how foreign giants aim to catch up in China's EV era
Shifting gears: how foreign giants aim to catch up in China's EV era
South China Morning Post

At the close of his presentation at this year's Auto China show, Li Fenggang, president of Beijing Hyundai Motor, surprised the audience by asking them to lift LED boxes placed on their seats. “We'll use this beam of light to kick off…

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